Surveillance video captured the moment an armed suspect attempted to rob a check cashing business in Santa Ana.
On Aug, 7, the suspect entered Main Street International Check Cashing located at 1425 North Main Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Surveillance video captured the man quickly approaching the front counter and handing a note to the female teller.
The note read, in Spanish, “Put all the money you have in this bag quickly.” While handing the teller the note, the man also told the woman, “Don’t push any buttons or alarms,” before brandishing a weapon from his waistband.
The suspect was caught on surveillance camera fleeing the Santa Ana store on Aug. 7, 2024. The note he handed to the teller written in Spanish can be seen. (Santa Ana Police Department) 
The suspect hands a note to the teller before brandishing a weapon during an attempted robbery in Santa Ana on Aug. 7, 2024. (Santa Ana Police Department) 
The suspect hands a note to the teller and pushes a brown papaer bag toward her before brandishing a weapon during an attempted robbery in Santa Ana on Aug. 7, 2024. (Santa Ana Police Department)
The woman pauses and stares at the man for a moment when she realizes what is happening. The suspect continually pushed what appeared to be a paper bag toward the woman. She quickly pushes the panic alarm button and runs to the back of the business for safety.
Upon realizing what had happened, the male suspect runs out of the store and was last seen heading northbound on Main Street.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male around 40 to 45 years old. He is around 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs about 150 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes, a mustache and a thin build.
He was last seen wearing a blue baseball cap with the word “California,” on it, a blue tank top, black pants, and sunglasses.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has additional information on the case can call Detective A. Gomez at 714-245-8748.
Surveillance footage of the incident can be seen in the video player above.
